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Oct 2023
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What role can sport play in unifying a o...

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“The world wants us to constantly fight and struggle and be on the offensive. I think in those moments of sport, we become who we truly are, which is people who really wanna live with each other, be at peace with each other” – Khanyi Magubane.

South Africa arrived in France and the 2023 Rugby World Cup as defending champions, with the hope to hoist the trophy for a 4th equalling time.

The African nation last lifted the Webb Ellis trophy in Japan in 2019.

But for South Africa, win or lose, this is not just about sport.

During the years of apartheid, when white minority politically and economically oppressed the black majority, rugby was used by the ruling National party at the time as a tool of segregation.

Africa Daily’s Mpho Lakaje attempts to find out why rugby continues to be a symbol of unity in South Africa.

Guests: Vata Ngobeni and Khanyi Magubane.

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